Background
He was born in Warangal, Hyderabad state he was known as mimicry artist earlier only.
He was born in Warangal, Hyderabad state he was known as mimicry artist earlier only.
He rose to popularity imitating celebrities, politicians, local dialects, Nizams et cetera. He started a diploma course at Telugu University, a first in the world. He is often regarded as father of Indian Mimicry.
Madhav started his career in 1947 at the age of 16.
He performs in Telugu, English, Urdu, Hindi and Tamil. He has toured all over the world and is the first mimic in the world who performed at the United Nations Organisation, New New York
His birthday, 28 December, is celebrated as World Mimicry Day by some of his students. Other Honours An auditorium has been constructed by the government at Hanamkonda Public gardens and was named it in his Honour as Padmasri Doctor
He was nominated as a Member of Legislative Council of Andhra Pradesh by the then Chief Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao in 1971.